dopamine
dopamine Lexical Profile
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• noun
A chemical compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenaline, playing a major role in the brain's reward, motivation, and motor control systems.
"Regular physical exercise helps boost dopamine levels in the brain, improving both mood and focus."
A synthetic form of this compound administered intravenously as a medication to treat severe low blood pressure, slow heart rate, or cardiac arrest.
"The intensive care team administered a carefully measured infusion of dopamine to stabilize the patient's blood pressure."
• Rhymes for dopamine
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-20th century by combining 'dopa' (an acronym for dihydroxyphenylalanine, a chemical precursor) with the chemical suffix '-amine'.
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